Doctoral defence: Mohammad Mehedi Hasan “Characterization of follicular fluid derived extracellular vesicles and their contribution to periconception environment”
On 17 October at 15:00 Mohammad Mehedi Hasan will defend his doctoral thesis “ Characterization of follicular fluid derived extracellular vesicles and their contribution to periconception environment ” . Supervisors: Professor Alireza Fazeli, University …
Invention of the University of Tartu obtained European patent
The University of Tartu was issued European patent on the invention “On-line system, a method for calibration of this and for simultaneous detection and measuring of concentrations of residues of different antibiotics in milk”, which makes it possible to …
A huge mural of a cat landing on its feet was completed on the dormitory wall by midnight on Tartu City Day
A huge picture of a spotted Bengal cat landing on its paws can be seen on the end wall of the University of Tartu dormitory at Narva mnt 25 in Tartu. The mural was made based on the design by Tartu artist Kudrun Vung. The mural depicting phases of the …
Analysis of the possible impact of changing the higher education funding system has been completed at the University of Tartu
An overview of the higher education funding models of different countries and the possible impact of changing the funding system for both students and society has been compiled at the University of Tartu, to provide evidence-based data for the public …
Building Phase of Nanosatellite ESTCube-1 Completed
ESTCube-1, a cubical one-liter nanosatellite built by students and their international partners, is now in one piece and is currently being tested for vibration endurance in Tallinn, ERR radio reported. The satellite will then be sent to Tartu, and on …
Completed Mars house presented in Strasbourg
Now that all partners from five countries—Estonia, France, Austria, Belgium and Czech Republic—have filled their part in building the Mars house, constructed for extreme living conditions, the self-erecting house with a unique design is complete. It is …
Erasmus+ project Students as Digital Civic Engagers has completed a guide and a toolkit
… Step 4 – Get started with the tool! More info: ut.ee/taiendusope/sdce (in Estonian) Further information: Ülle …
Estonian and Latvian Doctors to Start Co-operation Through Telemedicine Project
The Estonian-Latvian telemedicine project DELMA, which aims to enhance cross-border cooperation in the healtchare field through the usage of video conferencing equipment, will be launched in the beginning of October. …
Guest seminar by Dr Igor N. Lebedev
Title: “Molecular karyotyping of human blastocysts by using blastocentesis” Time and place: Friday, November 11, 2016, at 10:15, Omicum, Riia 23b/2, lecture hall 105 Dr Igor N. Lebedev, Institute of Medical Genetics, Tomsk National Research Medical …
PhD theses completed
2023 Ciara Danielle Baines Adaptation to oncogenic pollution and natural cancer defences in the aquatic environment Supervisors T. Sepp, L. Saks, M. Giraudeau 2022 Kaarin Hein Hissing behaviour of free-living Great Tit ( Parus major ) females reflects …
Professor Huhtineni presentation "The Double Edge of Information Sword"
On Friday, 13th of February (14:15, @Jaobi 2 - 336) professor Aki-Mauri Huhtinen will give a presentation "The Double Edge of Information Sword". In his presentation he addresses the history political control of information networks; the rhizomatic theory …
Prototype of future phone completed at University of Tartu
Physicists at the University of Tartu have been working on a graphene-based sensor for the last five years. This sensor, to be integrated into mobile phones, will actively monitor toxic substances in the ambient air and recommend to the person carrying it …
University of Tartu’s second student satellite ESTCube-2 now completed and leaving Estonia
The ESTCube-2 satellite, developed by students at the University of Tartu’s Tartu Observatory, has successfully passed all space tests and will now be sent to the Arianespace launch company, where it will be mounted on the launch vehicle. On 16 November, …
Hemmo Laiho's presentation "Sapere aude! A Double-edged Sword?"
On Thursday, May 26, Dr Hemmo Laiho from the University of Turku will give a presentation " Sapere aude! A Double-edged Sword?" The presentation will start at 12:15 in Jakobi 2 room 336. See the abstract below. Everybody is welcome to attend! Hemmo …
Journal Akadeemia awarded astronomer Laurits Leedjärv with a Golden Prize
Astronomer Laurits Leedjärv earned the Golden Prize 2019 from journal Akadeemia for his article " Üksildane maa " ( Lonely Earth ). The journal hands out prizes every year in four categories: universalia , socialia , humaniora , and naturalia . Leedjärv …
University of Tartu researchers and Selfdiagnostics OÜ develop a unique coronavirus rapid test
The University of Tartu and the company Selfdiagnostics are cooperating on developing a rapid SARS-CoV-2 test enabling more rapid detection of coronavirus infection at a lower price. The new rapid test will significantly increase testing capacity and …
Doctoral theses of the Department of Biochemistry
… kahjustus koronaarkirurgias: kliiniline uurimus hüperoksia toimest). Tartu Ülikool, arstiteaduskond. … of global brain ischaemia (Kliiniline ja eksperimentaalne uurimus: isheemia/reperfusiooni kahjustuse seos oksüdatiivse …